KUALA LUMPUR: The anti-corruption rally, dubbed the "Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah," proceeded peacefully despite a modest turnout. The rally, organised by non-governmental organisations and student activists, attracted an estimated at more than 100 participants on Saturday (Jan 25). Around 2pm, rally participants gathered in front of Sogo shopping mall at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, carrying anti-corruption-themed banners...
PETALING JAYA: Death threats targeting Harith Iskander's family have led to the cancellation of his show at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP), according to his ex-wife. The threats emerged following Harith's controversial coffee joke related to the "ham and cheese" sandwich issue. On Instagram, Dr Jezamine Lim, who is also Harith's manager, stated that a police report had...
KOTA TINGGI: A bride-to-be died after the car she was in crashed into a truck while trying to overtake another vehicle here. Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Yusof Othman said the accident occurred at KM52 of Jalan Johor Baru-Mersing at around 4pm on Saturday (Jan 25). “The 22-year-old woman, who was driving a hatchback car, tried to overtake...
KUALA LUMPUR: The selection of Malaysia as the host for the Chinese New Year global launch marks a significant milestone in the friendship with China, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister stated that the "Chinese New Year Celebration 2025" will also elevate Malaysia’s position in the global tourism sector. "We are...
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) shift system has been cancelled by the Cabinet pending further studies by the government, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. According to Dzulkefly, this was decided after a Cabinet meeting on Friday (Jan 24). “The Cabinet decided to cancel the pilot WBB project to allow a more...
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese actress Tong Liya has been seen enjoying a holiday in Malaysia with her son. Netizens have shared photos of the star at a Malaysian airport on social media. Despite wearing a mask and maintaining a low profile, Tong's exceptional charm was unmistakable, quickly leading to her recognition by fans. Fans also noted that her nine-year-old...
PETALING JAYA: Highway users will benefit from a 50% toll discount nationwide from Jan 27 until midnight on January 28, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the discount applies to Class One personal vehicles at all toll plazas, except at national border tolls, namely the...
JOHOR BARU: A mother and her teenage daughter were found dead in a luxury car at Bandar Baru Uda here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh stated that the 42-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter are believed to have been shopping nearby before stopping to take a break. "Based on the last text messages found...
PETALING JAYA: The largest jackpot in Malaysian history of RM121.7mil from Supreme Toto 6/58 was won and shared by over 60 winners on Jan 18. Some six winners from Selangor and 45 from Negri Sembilan had walked away with the larger portion of the jackpot amounting to a whopping RM104.77mil. In a statement, one of the big...
MELAKA: A total of 9,500 premises or 9.7% of the 98,299 premises inspected in Melaka last year were hosts to Aedes mosquito breeding sites, said State Health Director Dr. Ruzita Mustaffa. She said the inspections, conducted under the Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act (APSPP) 1975 for dengue fever prevention and control, involved 7,756 residential homes and...
